If your pickup day falls on one of the following holidays, your collection service will be one day late that week: • New Year’s Day• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day• Memorial Day• Fourth of July• Labor Day• Thanksgiving Day• Christmas Day

Breaking your cardboard boxes down, and cutting large appliance boxes into manageable pieces (3’ x 3’ or smaller) will help preserve space in your cart. Recycle scrap metal, appliances and tires at the curb by placing them outside your recycling container. If you have too much to fit, place the flattened boxes beside your cart or call us at 864-467-4345 and we may arrange a special pickup for you.Additional roll carts can be purchased for $60. Call us at 467-4345 to order one.

Place your cart at the curb before 7 a.m. on your pickup day. Carts should be placed at least 3 feet away from the curb, 3 feet away from your garbage container and 3 feet away from objects such as cars, trees and mailboxes. Once it’s emptied, return it to your garage or backyard storage area to keep it safe and clean.

We accept the following items:• Plastic bottles, jugs and containers (numbers 1 – 7)• Paper (mixed paper, cardboard, newspaper, junk mail)• Aseptic containers (milk/juice cartons, drink boxes)• Aluminum and metal cansYou can also recycle scrap metal, appliances and tires at the curb by placing them outside your recycling container.IMPORTANT! Be sure to rinse out all food and beverage containers before putting them in your cart. This prevents your recyclables from smelling or attracting rodents and insects, and also helps maintain the value of the recyclable material.Putting any trash, food or yard waste in your cart will contaminate the whole load.

The City provides “carry-out” service for residents who are unable to get their garbage and recycling carts to the curb due to a temporary or permanent disability. In order to be eligible for this service, you must meet the following criteria:• There is no one else living in your household or employed by you who is capable of getting the garbage and recycling carts to the curb

• A physician or optometrist will certify that your disability prevents you from transferring the garbage/recycling to the curb

If you meet the criteria, you’ll need to fill out a service application form (below) and return it to: City of Greenville Public Works, 360 S. Hudson Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Carry-Out Service Request Form

If your neighborhood has an association, our recycling coordinator can attend a meeting to discuss the importance of recycling. She can also provide information about our recycling program, including monthly reminders and tips, for your neighborhood newsletter, Facebook page or Nextdoor group. Contact our recycling coordinator at 467-8300 for more info.

Currently, we only provide curbside service to single-family homes and multi-family complexes with three or fewer units. If you don’t receive curbside service where you live, you can still participate by taking your recyclable materials to one of our drop sites:

Currently, we are unable to provide collection service for schools and commercial properties; however, there are several local private companies that you can call. The types of recyclables accepted will vary by the company, so you may want to contact several companies to determine which one offers the best service for your needs.

The 95-gallon recycle cart was chosen after surveying successful programs of othermunicipalities in the Carolinas. Although some households may not regularly generate the full capacity of recycling, there are times of high generation that need to be considered. Automated collection requires all material to be placed inside the cart. Loose bags placed next to the cart will not be collected.

The roll carts will be warrantied for 10 years. If the damage is due to manufacturer error, it will be replaced with another cart at no charge. If the resident damages the cart through neglect, a replacement fee will be charged.

Yes. According to the Bureau of the Labor Statistics (BLS) solid waste collection was the 4th deadliest industry in 2015. Automated collection reduces worker injuries by eliminating heavy lifting and repetitive motion, the two most common types of worker injuries. Additionally, by remaining in the vehicle cab, employees are no longer working from behind the truck where slips/falls and traffic have caused numerous fatalities.